CLARIS INTRODUCES FILEMAKER PRO 2.0 FOR WINDOWS AND MACINTOSH 

First cross-platform product from Claris offers breakthrough in platform
transparency

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8, 1992 -- Claris Corporation today introduced
FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Windows and Macintosh, providing power without
programming to database users. FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Windows is the first
database product to deliver the graphical user interface (GUI) benefits of
Windows to a broad base of users. The new Macintosh version adds more than
50 new features, including much more powerful scripting, extensive System
7 capabilities and multimedia support, to the #1 database manager for
Macintosh.

The new product is the second Windows application from Claris, the software
subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc., and the first one developed
internally. Last fall, Claris acquired Hollywood, the award winning
Windows presentations software.

With its superior graphical user interface and sophisticated database
power, FileMaker Pro 2.0 provides the tools, high-quality output and
immediate productivity that Windows users most want. Since no programming
knowledge is required, even new users can be immediately productive -- yet
power is not sacrificed for ease of use. FileMaker Pro 2.0 provides
advanced features not otherwise available without hiring a professional
database consultant: cross-file look-up capabilities, extensive graphics
tools and unmatched workgroup solutions that let individuals and
workgroups effectively manage, present and share information.

"Software users have ranked Claris the leader in creating the
easiest-to-use products, in surveys such as the 1991 J.D. Power research,"
said Daniel L. Eilers, president and CEO of Claris. "By combining our
graphical user interface strengths with the breakthrough power of
FileMaker Pro 2.0, we plan to bring unique solutions to the rapidly
growing Windows market."

Eilers said Claris will follow the announcement of FileMaker Pro 2.0 with
an aggressive marketing and sales campaign. (See accompanying release.)

FileMaker Pro 2.0 was designed for managing the information of small
businesses and corporate workgroups. For workgroups with mixed
PC/Macintosh computing environments, FileMaker Pro 2.0 offers a new
standard in platform transparency. The Macintosh and PC versions not only
look and feel the same, they also work together transparently across a
network.

"With the leadership position Claris enjoys with FileMaker Pro on the
Macintosh and with users' requirements to connect PCs and Macintoshes
together, Claris has extended FileMaker Pro so users can access a single
database from multiple types of personal computers," said John Dunkle,
president of Workgroup Technologies, Inc. in Hampton, N.H. "FileMaker Pro
2.0 is one of the first affordable databases whose architecture and
technology are robust enough to support these user requirements."

FileMaker Pro 2.0 will make its public debut this month at PC Expo in New
York in the Claris booth (#4170).

Beta testers: FileMaker for Windows 'sorely needed'

In its most extensive beta-testing program ever, Claris has begun supplying
beta versions of FileMaker Pro 2.0 to more than 800 corporate and
small-business customers worldwide for evaluation and feedback. Evaluation
software is going to Windows sites, Macintosh sites, and sites with mixed
environments.

Positive feedback is already coming back from preliminary beta sites.
"Using FileMaker Pro, I can create complex data structures that allow my
clients to make reports on the fly with incredible ease, a capability that
has not been available in any other Windows database product until now,"
said Andrew Cemelli, president of Concepts and Keystrokes, a consulting
firm in Fairlawn N.J. "FileMaker Pro's interface is superb. This is a
product that has been sorely needed within the PC market."

Accessible database power

FileMaker Pro 2.0 brings new database powers to the user level through its
unique set of customization tools. Without the help of a programmer, users
can set up a database tailored for their specific needs.

ScriptMaker, FileMaker Pro 2.0's revolutionary mouse-driven scripting
capability, allows users to automate routine tasks, menu operations and
procedures without syntax or compiling. Users simply select desired steps
and specify options from scrolling lists and pop-up menus. User-definable
buttons can be used to further customize the operation and the appearance
of files. Custom field formats such as radio buttons, check-boxes and
pop-up lists speed data entry. To help new users get started quickly,
FileMaker Pro 2.0 also includes professional pre-designed templates for
common business functions such as invoicing, mail lists and lead
tracking.

A typical user will find that professional-quality data-entry and report
forms can be created quickly without extensive training. Intuitive
built-in page layout capabilities and graphics tools that a user would
expect from an object oriented graphics product simplify the process of
report design. In addition, FileMaker Pro 2.0 supports popular graphics
file formats so company logos and high quality graphics can be easily
imported. Multiple layout and mail merge capabilities make it simple for
users to arrange their information. The automatic layout generator even
includes more than 50 preformatted Avery labels to speed the task of
printing labels.

FileMaker Pro 2.0 also includes several features for managing data, such as
a versatile search function and unlimited sorts. Data-lookup capabilities
link data between related fields to avoid repetitive data entry, and
built-in file utilities backup, compress and make templates of existing
files. A variable field length allows up to 64,000 characters in a
formatted text field.

A breakthrough in cross-platform computing

For the increasing number of businesses where sharing information among PCs
and Macintosh systems is crucial, Claris has defined a new standard for
how applications should work cross-platform. The Windows and Macintosh
versions share 85 percent common code and were designed to look and work
alike. This has enabled the greatest possible interoperability and will
make support and training much easier than for any other cross-platform
applications.

FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Windows and FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Macintosh share the
same file format so databases created on a PC or a Macintosh can be run on
either platform without modification or translation. Windows and Macintosh
users can simultaneously share layouts, scripts and graphics, update
common files and lookup data across the network painlessly. When multiple
users are sharing data, instant file updating automatically reflects
changes made by any one of the users. Record locking ensures data
integrity by preventing more than one user from modifying a record at one
time. And data security is maintained with unique network access overview
controls and comprehensive multi-level password protection that allows
specific layouts and even fields to be protected.

FileMaker Pro 2.0 also comes with robust, multi-user capabilities built-in.
By simply selecting multi-user from the menu, FileMaker Pro 2.0 is ready
to share files across the network.

Optimized for Windows and for Macintosh

FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Windows and FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Macintosh are
similar where they should be similar, and optimized for each platform
where it makes sense. Windows users will find that FileMaker Pro 2.0
strictly conforms to all Windows user interface guidelines and supports
many specific Windows features such as:

o  Multi-user data sharing utilizing Windows Dynamic Link Libraries to
support Novell NetWare and PhoneNet Talk Networks

o  Support for TrueType, Bitstream Facelift and Adobe Type Manager (ATM)
fonts

o  Sound input with Windows 3.1 and appropriate sound cards such as
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Context-sensitive help using the standard
Windows Help system

o  Data import capability from popular DOS, Windows and Macintosh formats.

FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Macintosh also takes advantage of capabilities
specific to the Macintosh system. In addition to the new scripting powers,
data management capabilities, and workgroup features it shares with
FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Windows, the new Macintosh version also offers:

o  Full System 7 support:
      Apple events capabilities 4 of 5
      QuickTime support 
      Data Access Manager support
o  Spreadsheet links with Claris Resolve and Microsoft Excel.

Pricing and Availability

The U.S. suggested retail price -- $399 -- is the same for the Windows and
Macintosh versions. U.S. users of FileMaker ll and FileMaker Pro 1.0 may
upgrade to the Macintosh version of FileMaker Pro 2.0 for $89. Both the
Windows and the Macintosh versions of FileMaker Pro 2.0 will be
available-in Fall, 1992.

For more information on FileMaker Pro 2.0 or other Claris products, call
(408) 727-8227. For upgrade information, call (800) 544-8554.

Claris Corporation, a leading worldwide vendor of Windows and Macintosh
software, is a subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. with headquarters in
Santa Clara, Calif.

Claris Corp, 5201 Patrick Henry Dr, Box 58168, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8168
408-987-7000

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